Water Sector Natural Disaster Threat Briefing – Lessons Learned: Strengthening Operational Resilience in the Face of Increasing Extreme Weather Events
November 12, 2025 2:00 pm
On November 12 at 2 PM ET, WaterISAC and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) are teaming up again for the latest Water Sector Natural Disaster Threat Briefing. As extreme weather events continue to increase in frequency and intensity, amid the Earth’s changing climate, water and wastewater operators are on the front lines of managing natural disaster impacts and ensuring operational resilience at their utilities. To help us understand these operational challenges, this webinar will feature an expert panel of water sector leaders who will share their first-hand experiences and best practices in responding to severe storms, floods, extreme temperatures, power outages, and more. Join us to learn how utilities across the country are fortifying their operations against the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events. Key Insights You’ll Gain: - Guidance to safeguard operations from severe storms, flooding, and power outages. - Real-world examples from North Carolina, California, and Washington D.C. - Best Practices to build long-term resilience in the face of extreme weather events. Panelists: - Don Denton (SVP, Northeast Utilities Nexus Water Group) - Daryl Osby (VP, Emergency Preparedness, Safety & Security, California Water Service) - Gregory Vernon (Manager, Emergency Management District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority) Moderated by: - Jeff Farney (SVP & CISO, Nexus Water Group) Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from your water sector peers who are driving change and safeguarding our most vital resource—water.
WaterISAC Informational Webinar
November 19, 2025 2:00 pm
New member? Not a member? Or even a longtime member? Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, Nov 19 at 2 PM ET for our quarterly informational webinar! The Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) is the only all-hazards security information source for the water and wastewater sector that actively works to advance the industry's security. Grab your virtual seat and become acquainted with the WaterISAC team! We will walk you through member benefits, tips and tricks on how to use our portal, the current water and wastewater sector threat landscape, and more. We encourage members and nonmembers to attend.
H2OEx- Aurora, CO
February 28, 2026 8:00 am
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, water and wastewater utilities face unprecedented challenges—from sophisticated cyberattacks and physical security breaches to critical supply chain disruptions. Is your utility ready to respond? This exclusive, in-person Tabletop Exercise (TTX) is more than just a training—it’s a strategic opportunity to build resilience, improve response readiness, and forge essential connections. Tailored by EPA Region, each session delivers current threat briefings and actionable insights directly from those on the front lines. Whether you’re a utility operator, cybersecurity expert, or emergency manager, attending this event equips you with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships your utility needs to safeguard public health and critical infrastructure. Don’t wait for a crisis to test your preparedness—join us and be ready.
